REMININISCENT OF THE FLOWER SHOW.

Hutt News, Volume 2, Issue 46, 24 April 1930, Page 2

REMININISCENT OF THE FLOWER SHOW.

- A royal <3ny greeted Their Excellencies' first visit to the 'Garden Suburb.' .Just before the appointed time, the JBtigh School boys inarched up the street with admirable precision, and formed thtmselves into a guard of honou-r, whilst already the vestibule within was lined with school girls—f rom the High School and Chilton St. James—awaiting the arrival of Their Excellencies in., tense expectancy,. but, in. the interim/: some little amusement was caused by late-comers who had, of necessity, to tread the royal way-: —to the ticket office! T&en "They've come!"—and all too slowly for the impatient girls and their elders! Their Excellencies smilingly made their way between the rows of girls, speaking to one here, one there, to the envy of their fellows and, when' they -had passed on their way "What did she say " "Oh, isn't she lovely T" "She smiled at me!" * * Isri 't she nice!'' Her Excellency was

presented with a basket of gorgeous multi-hued dahlias, carnations, autumn leaves and maiden-»hair fern by Mrs Patrick. At this juncture our National Ant&em was played, followed by that stirring Welsh National Anthem "The Men of Harlech"—a compliment, to Their Excellencies which was not lost upon them, judging by tlheir look of appreciation. Gorgeous dahlias and-autumn leaves were banked right across the front of the stage, making a wonderful foreground. After , brief welcoming, speeches by the president (Mr. D. S. Patrick), Sir Alexander Roberts, and Mr. Nash, M.P., His Excellency spoke^ He said that he and Her Excellency had been welcomed to New Zealand with flowers, for in the three weeks of their sojourn, Her Excellency had been the recipient of fifty bouquets. His Excellency said that like the Hutt people -he loved the gatden and thought that in a. garden we are specially near to the tbeart of God, but &c was pleased to know that the aims of the society extended further than the boundaries of their gardens—to the protection of the natural beauty beyond and he was particularly pleased that this was so, for ■ours, is amcongst 'the most beautiful flora and bush in the world. His Excellency then said that he thought we ought to strive to cultivate in the home that truth; purity and beauty of which The garden is so Tedolent. He then confided in us (as there were no reporters present!) that it was the anniversary of their wedding day, and explained that he had plucked a particularly beautiful bloom from a Welsh, garden, and advised those of his sex •who had not already done so, to 'emulate this deed—presumably in a New Zealand garden] His Excellency then expressed his appreciation of the tasteful way in wihich we in New Zealand arrange cut flowers in vases, posies, bouquets, etc. Then, a little more about the garden. He spoke of the necessity of working with the hands as well as with the .mind, and reminded us that bur first parents were .provided; with a garden, whicJi was theirs'in partnership with the Creator, and brought his speech to a close with Buskin's quotation: " Flowers only flourish right in 'the garden of those w2io love them./'

Lady Bledisloe wore a beige coat and fur and apple green velvet trimmed felt Iflt, turned off the face, and showing '•seme of her lovely burnished1 ihair. She also wore a pink posy. Lady Roberts's charming frock was of navy blue and w&lte 'crepe de chine, with navy morocain coat, and smart black pan-velvet liat. Mrs-Patrick's frock was salmon pink, with hat to tone, with which was worn a, coat of squirrel fur # Mts Hash's costume was of navy blue, with liat to tone. Mrs Bernard Wood was tinother visitor to t-lie Show and wore ■a, fawn costume and hat and brown fur. 3irs 8.-L. Riddifprd's costume was also of fawn, with brown hat and fuT. •